Best High Tech Companies in Pennsylvania, United States
The 569 best High Tech companies in Pennsylvania, United States in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: Skild.
Our analysis of 306 High Tech companies
$95.7b in tracked funding; 95% of the stack-profiled cohort runs cloud-native; funding activity peaked in 2025.
Ranked: Best High Tech companies in Pennsylvania
| # | Company | Disclosed funding | Last round | Employees | Founder | Tech stack | Patents & IP focus | Recent signals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Skild 🦄 Developer of artificial intelligence to control robots for physical tasks 67Funding top 15%Moat top 26%AI top 30%Growth top 35% All 8 signals ▾Fundingtop 15% Moattop 26% AItop 30% Growthtop 35% Talenttop 38% Techbottom 48% Globalbottom 46% Marketbottom 40% Funding: Raised $314M across 4 rounds · 4 rounds over 3 yrs (1.3/yr) Moat: Editorial + unicorn rating 9/10 · Unicorn rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 67/100 | $314M | 5 mo ago | 6 | Abhinav Gupta Co-Founder & President | Apple iCloud MailGoogle WorkspaceNode.js+12 | — | 8 job openings · 1 award |
| 2 | Seegrid Provider of vision-guided vehicles with auto-navigation features 67Patents top 13%Innovation top 14%Funding top 15%Moat top 26% All 11 signals ▾Patentstop 13% Innovationtop 14% Fundingtop 15% Moattop 26% Producttop 34% Talenttop 37% Markettop 47% Newstop 49% Techbottom 49% Growthbottom 41% Globalbottom 40% Patents: 311 patents matched (strict assignee match) · 192 filings since 2022 vs 29 in 2017-21 Innovation: 311 patents (top 4% of patent-holders) · 192 filings since 2022 vs 29 in 2017-21 rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 67/100 | $240M | 8 mo ago | 350 350 → 199 (-43%) | Hans Moravec Co-Founder | WordPressSentryApple iCloud Mail+25 | 311 patents Autonomous guided vehicle navigation, sensor integration, and material handling automation | — |
| 3 | Gecko Robotics 🦄 AI and robotics for infrastructure inspection, maintenance, and operational excellence 87Innovation top 11%Patents top 15%Funding top 19%Moat top 22% All 12 signals ▾Innovationtop 11% Patentstop 15% Fundingtop 19% Moattop 22% Partnerstop 24% Growthtop 36% Newstop 38% Talenttop 38% Markettop 39% Techtop 41% AItop 45% Globalbottom 42% Innovation: 199 patents (top 6% of patent-holders) · 149 filings since 2022 vs 50 in 2017-21 Patents: 199 patents matched (strict assignee match) · 149 filings since 2022 vs 50 in 2017-21 rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 87/100 | $229M | 13 mo ago | 145 145 → 322 (+122%) | Jake Loosararian Co-Founder & CEO | WebflowApple iCloud MailGoogle Workspace+22 | 199 patents Robotic ultrasonic inspection and corrosion mapping for industrial assets | 2 partnerships |
| 4 | Iroko European real estate investment expert, offering accessible and responsible savings solutions | $215M | 118 mo ago | 4 | — | WebflowChart.jsBootstrap+26 | — | 1 partnership |
| 5 | Abridge Inc 🦄 Provider of AI-based health record platform | $208M | 12 mo ago | 17 | Zachary Lipton Co-Founder & CTO | WebflowApple iCloud MailGoogle Workspace+31 | 3 patents AI-powered conversation analysis and automated action extraction for enterprise communication tools | 1 launch |
| 6 | Aprecia Pharmaceuticals Develops & manufactures orodispersible formulations of highly prescribed high-dose medications using… | $176M | 119 mo ago | 87 87 → 65 (-25%) | Owen Murray CEO | WordPressApple iCloud MailMySQL+25 | — | — |
| 7 | Zeroeyes Security Developer of AI leveraged weapon detection and threat monitoring solutions | $107M | 24 mo ago | 131 | Sam Alaimo Co-Founder | WordPressMySQLPHP+47 | — | — |
| 8 | Stronghold Digital Mining Crypto mining solutions using renewable sources of energy | $105M | 29 mo ago | 115 | Gregory Beard CEO | — | — | — |
| 9 | Medical Guardian Provider of medical alert system for older adults | $105M | 65 mo ago | 178 178 → 380 (+113%) | Geoff Gross Founder & CEO | WordPressApple iCloud MailMySQL+50 | — | 1 job opening |
| 10 | Fabric8Labs Manufacturer of metal-based industrial 3D printers | $76M | 7 mo ago | 35 | David Pain Founder & CTO | WordPressMySQLPHP+24 | 61 patents Advanced thermal-management wicking structures and electrochemical additive manufacturing systems | 1 award |
| 11 | Exyn Fully autonomous aerial robotic systems developer 48Funding top 24%AI top 30%Product top 35%Talent top 38% All 10 signals ▾Fundingtop 24% AItop 30% Producttop 35% Talenttop 38% Moattop 39% Techbottom 42% Marketbottom 41% Growthbottom 39% Globalbottom 39% Newsbottom 24% Funding: Raised $57.0M across 4 rounds · 4 rounds over 12 yrs (0.3/yr) AI: Classified as an AI company · Product described with: ai-based rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 48/100 | $57M | 23 mo ago | 50 | Vijay Kumar Co-Founder | HubSpot CMS Hublit-htmlcore-js+14 | — | — |
| 12 | Doxel Platform for construction progress monitoring with video | $56M | 58 mo ago | 35 | — | WebflowSentryApple iCloud Mail+12 | 16 patents AI-powered construction progress tracking and 3D model alignment for building sites | — |
| 13 | Burro Autonomous robotics solutions amplifying workforce productivity in agriculture and industrial operations | $43M | 30 mo ago | 34 | Vibhor Sood Co-Founder | WordPressApple iCloud MailGoogle Workspace+31 | — | — |
| 14 | Microshare Provider of a data platform for IoT applications | $39M | 28 mo ago | 26 26 → 44 (+69%) | Charles Paumelle Co-Founder & CPO | WordPressMySQLPHP+30 | 7 patents IoT-enabled smart pest detection and multi‑party data sharing platform with zone alerts | 1 launch |
| 15 | Gather AI Provider of physical artificial intelligence for intralogistics, warehouse, and plant operations 69AI top 26%Funding top 27%Growth top 28%News top 32% All 11 signals ▾AItop 26% Fundingtop 27% Growthtop 28% Newstop 32% Moattop 32% Innovationtop 37% Talenttop 38% Patentstop 46% Techtop 50% Marketbottom 39% Globalbottom 36% AI: Classified as an AI company · Product described with: artificial intelligence, computer vision Funding: Raised $34.0M across 3 rounds · 3 rounds over 4 yrs (0.8/yr) rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 69/100 | $34M | 5 mo ago | 40 | Geetesh Dubey Co-Founder | WebflowApple iCloud MailGoogle Workspace+22 | 23 patents Targeted advertising and user-driven media publishing platforms | 1 award |
| 16 | Apollo Neuroscience Developer of wearable technology for stress reduction, sleep improvement, and performance enhancement | $31M | 26 mo ago | 12 | Kathryn Fantauzzi Co-Founder & CEO | Cart FunctionalityShopifySentry+46 | 20 patents Wearable haptic actuators for transcutaneous neuromodulation and sensory stimulation | — |
| 17 | Deduce Provider of identity graph for detecting stolen and synthetic identity fraud | $26M | 33 mo ago | 13 | — | WordPressMySQLPHP+22 | — | — |
| 18 | LifeLens Developer of wireless ECG monitor for personal health monitoring use 37Talent top 28%Funding top 32%Product top 35%Moat top 38% All 9 signals ▾Talenttop 28% Fundingtop 32% Producttop 35% Moattop 38% Techbottom 48% Innovationbottom 47% Marketbottom 34% Patentsbottom 32% Globalbottom 31% Talent: 4 named leaders on record · 4 C-suite/founder profiles curated Funding: Raised $24.6M across 5 rounds · 5 rounds over 7 yrs (0.7/yr) rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 37/100 | $25M | 7 mo ago | 45 | David Robins Co-Founder | Wix eCommerceWixSentry+11 | 5 patents Patents concentrated in health & consumer products | — |
| 19 | Diamond Kinetics Provider of impact sensors and app for real time swing analytics 55Talent top 15%Funding top 28%Tech top 39%Moat top 39% All 8 signals ▾Talenttop 15% Fundingtop 28% Techtop 39% Moattop 39% Growthtop 43% Marketbottom 36% Newsbottom 30% Globalbottom 29% Talent: Analyst team rating 5/5 Funding: Raised $24.0M across 9 rounds · 9 rounds over 12 yrs (0.8/yr) rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 55/100 | $24M | 5 mo ago | 39 | — | WebflowTypekitGoogle Font API+19 | — | 1 partnership |
| 20 | Conveyor Provider of AI solutions for security questionnaires, trust centers, and RFPs | $19M | 13 mo ago | 14 | — | WebflowApple iCloud MailGoogle Workspace+33 | — | 1 launch |
| 21 | Sentry Enterprises Provider of biometric security system services | $13M | 14 mo ago | 16 | Mark Bennett CEO | WordPressMySQLPHP+23 | 22 patents Rapid depressurization and explosion mitigation systems for high‑voltage electrical transformers | — |
| 22 | Bloomfield AI-powered plant-level imaging for precision agriculture and crop management | $12M | 30 mo ago | 26 | George Kantor Co-Founder | WordPressMySQLPHP+16 | — | — |
| 23 | Novabot Developer of lawn-mowing robots | $12M | 34 mo ago | — | Mingfei Z Co-Founder & Co-CEO | Cart FunctionalityShopifyYouTube+38 | — | — |
| 24 | ForMotiv AI-based behavioral analytics and predictive intelligence solutions | $12M | 35 mo ago | 31 | Mike Mayock Co-Founder & Chief Customer Officer | WordPressMySQLPHP+40 | — | — |
| 25 | Impilo Provider of integrated logistics and data solutions for digital health and remote patient monitoring | $12M | 19 mo ago | 10 | Josh Stein Founder | Apple iCloud MailGoogle WorkspaceReact+22 | — | 2 launchs |
| 26 | Thoro Provider of autonomous mobile robotics for commercial and industrial applications | $11M | 16 mo ago | 14 14 → 29 (+107%) | Daniel Beave Co-Founder & CFO | Framer SitesReactAmazon Web Services+6 | — | 1 partnership |
| 27 | Neynar Cloud based application development platform | $11M | 24 mo ago | — | Manan P Co-Founder & CTO | Node.jsKaTeXRadix UI+14 | — | — |
| 28 | Inpleo Offers AI & SaaS-based end-to-end procurement management solutions | $11M | 32 mo ago | 5 | Brian Jeon Chairman & CEO | — | — | — |
| 29 | PointsVille Provider of a gamified platform to collect AR points | $10M | 9 mo ago | 2 | Gabor Gurbacs Co-Founder & CEO | ReactReact RouterAmazon Web Services+6 | — | — |
| 30 | Conservation Labs Provider of IoT-based water pipeline monitoring solutions | $10M | 27 mo ago | 19 | Mark Kovscek Founder and CEO | WordPressMySQLPHP+23 | 51 patents Patents concentrated in transport & manufacturing processes | — |
| 31 | Arieca Provider of thermally conductive rubber | $10M | 19 mo ago | 4 | Navid Kazem Co-Founder & CEO | WordPressMySQLPHP+21 | 45 patents Advanced liquid‑metal thermal interface materials for high‑performance electronic cooling | — |
| 32 | Profitmind Provider of agentic AI platform for retail decision-making and analysis | $9M | 3 mo ago | — | Barney Govan Co-Founder & CTO | — | — | — |
| 33 | LGND AI Developer of AI-powered platform for Earth data analysis and insights | $9M | 11 mo ago | — | Bruno Nuno Co-Founder and Chief Scientist | — | — | 6 launchs |
| 34 | Four Growers Developer of robotic tomato harvesters | $8M | 21 mo ago | 18 | Dan Chi Co-Founder | WordPress Block EditorWordPressMySQL+18 | 16 patents Automated produce harvesting robots and packing cart systems for agricultural processing | — |
| 35 | Zymbit Hardware modules and SDKs for IOT Device and application security | $6M | 23 mo ago | 11 | Phil Strong CEO | WordPressMySQLPHP+21 | — | — |
| 36 | Freespace Robotics Provider of robotics and automation systems on warehouses | $5M | 27 mo ago | — | Robert Szczerba CEO | SilverstripePleskPHP+11 | — | — |
| 37 | Avisi Technologies Developer of nano-materials 21News top 34%Talent top 41%Funding top 42%Moat top 47% All 8 signals ▾Newstop 34% Talenttop 41% Fundingtop 42% Moattop 47% Patentsbottom 42% Globalbottom 39% Innovationbottom 35% Marketbottom 30% News: 4 BI events in 12 mo (of 8 tracked, 1 types) · Top themes: Funding Talent: Analyst team rating 4/5 · 1 named leader on record rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 21/100 | $5M | 3 mo ago | 15 | Rui Jiang Co-Founder & CEO | — | 4 patents Ophthalmic therapeutic devices for delivering/tuning eye disease treatments | 1 award |
| 38 | All Hands AI Open-source software development agent | $5M | 21 mo ago | — | Graham Neubig Co-Founder | DocusaurusVarnishReact+5 | — | 3 launchs |
| 39 | Tiptek Provider of probes for atomic force microscopy (AFM) applications | $4M | 14 mo ago | — | Scott Lockledge Co-Founder & CEO | — | 16 patents Manufacturing high‑precision scanning probe and electron microscope probe components | — |
| 40 | Tandem Repeat Provider of customizable programmable textiles | $3M | 21 mo ago | 5 | Gozde Senel-Ayaz Co-Founder & CEO | WordPressMySQLPHP+10 | 8 patents Protein-based purification methods and functional protein materials for adhesives, films, and textiles | — |
| 41 | Atlas Robotics Provider of autonomous mobile robots | $3M | 18 mo ago | 12 | Tekin Meriçli Co-founder & Chief Technology Officer | Node.jsTailwind CSSReact+7 | — | — |
| 42 | Astrobotic Developer of landers, rovers, lunar surface power, and space robotics | $3M | 17 mo ago | 156 156 → 191 (+22%) | John Thornton Co-Founder & Co-CEO | WordPressMySQLPHP+24 | — | 1 award |
| 43 | Ultron-AI Product recognition software solutions for retail automation | $3M | 10 mo ago | 2 | Bruce McWilliams CEO | WordPressMySQLPHP+17 | — | — |
| 44 | ExOne Provider of binder jetting technology-based 3D printers | $2M | 13 mo ago | 215 | — | Apple iCloud MailMicrosoft 365Froala Editor+23 | 54 patents Powder-based 3D printing systems and processes for metal/ceramic parts and filters | 1 job opening · 1 launch · 3 partnerships |
| 45 | ESTAT Actuation Provider of actuators and clutches for robots | $2M | 13 mo ago | 18 | Stuart Diller Co-Founder & CEO | Wix eCommerceWixSentry+13 | 27 patents Compact electroadhesive rotary clutches for precise torque transmission in actuation systems | — |
| 46 | TRAICE Labs Developer of personality-driven artificial intelligence personas | $1M | 3 mo ago | — | Mark Redlus Co-Founder & CEO | — | — | — |
| 47 | Asylon Robotics Provider of AI-based robotic perimeter security and drone manufacturing services | $1M | 10 mo ago | 41 | Adam Mohamed Co-Founder | WordPressUnbouncewpBakery+30 | — | — |
| 48 | Mussel Polymers Manufacturer of adhesive solutions for multiple applications | $500K | 5 mo ago | 13 | Jason Stieg Co-Founder & CCO | WeeblyApple iCloud MailMySQL+19 | 41 patents Catechol‑based polymer adhesives and coatings for dental, wet‑bonding, and high‑performance fiber applications | — |
| 49 | FLX Solutions Developer of 3D-printed, snake-like robots for inspection and repair | $500K | 13 mo ago | 8 | — | — | 15 patents Modular snake-like robotic manipulators for industrial automation and material handling. | 2 job openings |
| 50 | RTM Vital Signs Real-time implantable blood pressure sensor and vital sign monitoring system | $175K | 15 mo ago | 2 | Jeff Joseph Co-Founder | — | 47 patents Acoustic respiratory monitoring sensors and implantable cardiovascular monitoring devices | — |
Top 12 High Tech companies in Pennsylvania
#1
Skild 🦄Series C · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · founded 2023 · 6 employees$314.5Mraised▾
Developer of artificial intelligence to control robots for physical tasks. The artificial intelligence is designed to interact with and affect change in the real world. It is building a unified brain to control any robot for any task. The artificial intelligence enables robots to navigate unstructured environments. It executes skills like grasping and navigation on mobile platforms. The artificial intelligence learns precise skills to automate repetitive tasks.
- Jan 2026Series C$1.4B
- Jun 2025Series B$100M
- Jul 2024Series A$300M
- 2023Seed$14.5M
#2
Series D · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · founded 2003 · 350 employees$240Mraised▾
Provider of vision-guided vehicles with auto-navigation features. It offers a platform for connected materials movement in industries. Its solutions includes guided vehicles working in coordination with the fleet management software.
- Sep 2025Series D$25M
- Sep 2024Series D$50M
- Jun 2023Series C$31.5M
- Jun 2022Series C$30M
#3
Series B · Chesterbrook, Pennsylvania · founded 2015 · 35 employees$76.1Mraised▾
Manufacturer of metal-based industrial 3D printers. It develops a combination of Stereo-Lithography and electroplating, in which they use and control system to deposit metals from a large array of independently controlled anodes. It can print metal and plastics in the same batches.
- Nov 2025Series B$50M
- Feb 2023Series B$52.8M
- Jul 2021Series A$19.3M
- May 2018Series A$4M
#4
Series E · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · founded 2018 · 17 employees$207.5Mraised▾
Provider of AI-based health record platform. It offers a platform offering solutions for individuals to record health details. The users can communicate with the doctors on the care needs and symptoms. The recorded conversation can be presented to the doctor during the appointment. The app highlights the important points during the conversation. The previous record can be maintained in the app for future reference.
- Jun 2025Series E$315.9M
- Feb 2025Series D$250M
- Feb 2024Series C$150M
- Oct 2023Series B$30M
#5
Series D · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · founded 2013 · 145 employees$229.2Mraised▾
AI and robotics for infrastructure inspection, maintenance, and operational excellence. This company delivers a software platform powered by artificial intelligence to transform how critical infrastructure is built, operated, and maintained. They utilize robots that climb, crawl, swim, and fly, along with fixed sensors, to gather data on the physical world. This data is then combined with the predictive capabilities of AI to provide a single source of truth. Their solution empowers teams to improve operations, optimize capital outlay, and extend asset life across industries like energy, manufacturing, defense, steel, mining, and pulp & paper. The company offers solutions for asset management, predictive maintenance, and digital transformation, enabling confident decision-making at scale. They provide a cloud-based platform that delivers actionable insights for both immediate and long-term planning.
- May 2025Series D$125M
- Dec 2023Series C$100M
- Mar 2022Series C$73M
- Dec 2019Series B$40M
#6
Series B · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · founded 2017 · 40 employees$34Mraised▾
Provider of physical artificial intelligence for intralogistics, warehouse, and plant operations. The company delivers an intelligence layer for existing warehouse systems. It offers computer vision, text recognition, and case counting. The company’s system captures data points, identifies products, and understands condition, placement, movement, and context. The system integrates with existing warehouse management systems.
- Dec 2025Series B$40M
- Mar 2024Series A$17M
- Oct 2022Series A$10M
#7
Series C · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · founded 2012 · 39 employees$24Mraised▾
Provider of impact sensors and app for real-time swing analytics. It offers real-time quantitative data, mechanics feedback, and training guidance to drive performance improvement. It requires a swing tracker sensor for data collection, and an app and online site to capture and analyze motion-based data. It has features like a 3D drill, sync data to video views, tracking swing progress, and the ability to connect with coaches and teams.
- Dec 2025Series C$8.6M
- Jun 2025Series C$1M
- Feb 2024Series C$11.9M
- Nov 2023Series B$900K
#8
Series B · Warminster, Pennsylvania · founded 2014 · 45 employees$24.6Mraised▾
Developer of wireless ECG monitor for personal health monitoring use. The monitor is indicated for use on patients who may be asymptomatic. It can also be used for patients who may suffer from transient symptoms. These symptoms include palpitations, shortness of breath, dizziness, and fatigue. The monitor is intended for use by patients eighteen years or older. The system is not yet cleared for other indications.
- Nov 2025Series B$15.1M
- Jun 2024Series B$18.4M
- Sep 2021Series A$78.2K
- Jul 2020Series A$3.2M
#9
Series A · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · founded 2022$9Mraised▾
Provider of agentic AI platform for retail decision-making and analysis. The platform identifies and quantifies opportunities across pricing, inventory, and assortment. It offers capabilities such as price optimization, assortment analysis, and competitive analysis. The platform also provides inventory analysis, product matching, and merchandise planning. It delivers performance analysis and strategic analysis.
- Feb 2026Series A$9M
#10
Series A · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · founded 2017 · 15 employees$5Mraised▾
Developer of nano-materials. It provides users with a platform that develops an ultrathin nanoplate made of alumina, implant material is developed in collaboration with the University of Pennsylvania for treating mid to late-stage glaucoma.
- Feb 2026Series A$10.7M
- Jan 2023Series A$4M
- Jan 2021Seed$1M
- Sep 2020Grant (prize money)$1M
#11
Series A · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · founded 2020 · 2 employees$10Mraised▾
Provider of a gamified platform to collect AR points. It provides a rewards management system that allows users to create and collect points, promotions, and hunts in a superimposed environment for marketing applications. It also provides location-based engagement solutions and enables users to shop for merchandise and collectibles.
- Aug 2025Series A$10M
#12
Series B · Conshohocken, Pennsylvania · founded 2014 · 131 employees$107.1Mraised▾
Developer of AI leveraged weapon detection and threat monitoring solutions. It offers an AI-based system that can be integrated into the existing security cameras and devices in a building. It also offers object recognition, video analytics, defense technology, and deep learning management services.
- Jun 2024Series B$53.3M
- Aug 2023Series B$23M
- Jul 2022Grant (prize money)$120K
- Jun 2022Grant (prize money)$750K
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How research on Semiconductors in Pennsylvania is moving
A read on the academic research around Semiconductors in Pennsylvania — which themes are gaining ground, the institutions and researchers driving them, and how the tone is shifting. Based on 122 papers.
Penn State and UPenn lead Pennsylvania's semiconductor research, focusing optimistically on materials, 3D IC integration, and neural computing, with breakthroughs and advancements dominating over concerns.
- Pennsylvania State University108
- University of Pennsylvania11
- California University of Pennsylvania5
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- Electronics1→5
- Electronic circuit4→6
- Integrated circuit4→6
- Fabrication1→3
- Electronic engineering1→3
- Thermal2→4
- Transistor2→4
- Optoelectronics1→5